Foods That Protect Health

03:05, 16/05/2012

Apples and bananas are good for the digestive system and can help treat diarrhea. “One apple a day keeps doctors away,” as the fruit’s antioxidants and flavonoids reduce the risk of large intestine cancer and strokes.

Tips on foods, fruits and vegetables that can help prevent and cure illnesses

Apples and bananas are good for the digestive system and can help treat diarrhea. “One apple a day keeps doctors away,” as the fruit’s antioxidants and flavonoids reduce the risk of large intestine cancer and strokes.

Eat bananas and fresh ginger to treat digestive disorders or indigestion. The banana with its rich vitamins and minerals can help stabilize the stomach. Ginger can also cure nausea and tiredness after getting up in the morning.

Strawberries are rich in antioxidants that can help prevent certain cancer. Eat oranges regularly to prevent cold, kidney stones and colon cancer. To cure asthenia, eat tomatoes.

Eat guava and papaya to prevent constipation. The beta-carotene in papaya is good for the eyes. Regular intake of watermelon can help boost the immune system and prevent certain cancer.

Eat pineapples regularly to strengthen bone health. The high content of manganese in the fruit can help prevent the risk of bone fractures.

Intake of avocados is a best way to lower the cholesterol level in the blood and thus can prevent the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Corn kernels are a staple food of choice. Regular consumption of this food can help middle-aged women get rid of menopausal disorders. Intake of corn can help relieve anxiety and fatigue. Wheat, bran and cabbage are good for women to prevent the risk of breast cancer.

Eat more yogurts to prevent hay fever, an allergic condition caused by an abnormal sensitivity to airborne pollen. Drink a little honey every day can also help. Honey is a natural sedative as well as a pain reliever.

Those with asthma are advised to eat more onion. Intake of onion can help boost the peristalsis of the bronchial tubes, which facilitate the respiration. Meanwhile, garlic is highly recommended to relieve nasal congestion. The bulb can help lower the cholesterol level in the blood. Celery and olive oil can help lower high blood pressure.

Broccoli and peanuts are good for those with diabetes, as their rich source of chromium can help stabilize the blood sugar. Cabbage is good for those with stomach and intestine ulcers.

Eat red hot chilies to cure coughing. Moderate intake of chilies can help stimulate the digestive system. Dark green and orange vegetables and rhizomes are healthful to the lungs.

To cure headache, eat fish as the fish oil can help relieve the pain. Intake of ginger is also recommended to relieve fever and headache. The abundant omega-3 fatty acids in herring, mackerel, salmon, sardine and tuna are good for the immune system and can relieve joint inflammations.

For brain health, eat oysters. The bivalve mollusk is rich in zinc, which is essential for the development of the brain and memory.

Drinking tea regularly, especially green tea, to boost the blood circulation and thus prevent cardiovascular diseases and strokes. Green tea is also good for the immune system and can reduce the risk of obesity.

(Source: SGT)